South Australian Food And Wine Guide : 2017 South Australian Food and Wine Guide

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CLARE VALLEY
CLARE VALLEY
WITH ITS WORLD-RENOWNED WINES, HISTORIC TOWNSHIPS AND BREATHTAKING
SCENERY, THE CLARE VALLEY IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO EXPLORE.
100 kilometres from Adelaide to Riverton.
FOOD & WINE
Just over a 90-minute drive north of Adelaide, the Clare Valley
region has a distinctly Australian feel, with its pristine vineyards
providing a striking contrast to the native bushland.
It may be well known as the ‘Riesling capital of Australia’ but
winemaking in Clare Valley is decidedly boutique in character.
Despite its compact size the region has won many national and
international wine awards. Along with Riesling, Chardonnay and
Sauvignon Blanc, the Clare Valley also produces premium quality
reds, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Merlot.
Alongside the region’s 30 plus cellar doors, the visitor will also
discover a very rich food culture. The Clare Valley produces a wide
range of delicious foods such as organic chicken and lamb, extra
virgin olive oil, jams, condiments, free-range eggs, wholegrain pasta
and oats. The dining options range from classic country pubs to
rustic vineyard platters to authentic Italian fare.
Winemaking dates back to 1851 when Jesuit priests planted vines
at Sevenhill in order to make sacramental wine, and today the
historic winery makes an extensive range of table and fortified
wines. Jim Barry, the region’s first qualified winemaker, established
the iconic Jim Barry Wines with his wife, Nancy, in 1959 and were
soon followed by other premium wine producers such as Knappstein
Enterprise Winery & Brewery and Taylors Wines, as well as Grosset
Wines, Annie’s Lane, O’Leary Walker, clos Clare, Claymore Wines,
Kilikanoon Wines, Tim Adams Wines, Crabtree Watervale Wines,
Jeanneret Wines, Mad Bastard, Mocandunda, Tim McNeil and Mount
Horrocks Wines.
Named after the Polish settlers who moved to the area in the
mid-1800s, Polish Hill River is home to Paulett Wines, which offers
award-winning wines and great food; Pikes Wines, a picturesque
vineyard with its own microbrewery and private art gallery; and
Wilson Vineyard, celebrated for its cold-pressed Rieslings.
Mintaro, a short drive from the highway, is home to boutique
winemakers Mintaro Wines and Reillys Wines; both open for tastings.
The best way to plunge into Clare’s vibrant food scene is to visit one
of the many markets, where you can sample local delicacies such
as seasonal cherries, artisan breads, home-baked goods, handmade
chocolates, locally farmed meats, chutneys and preserves or freshly
pressed virgin olive oil. You can also chat to producers.
The Clare Valley Wine Food & Tourism Centre showcases the best
that the Clare Valley has to offer! Visitors have the opportunity to
taste and purchase regional produce and admire local art work,
Sevenhill Cellars